When it comes to top-of-the-line flagships, the Sony a1 of January 2021 was hard to beat with its 50MP sensor and amazing autofocus. Now, Sony has announced the Sony a1 II, the next step in the camera's evolution. The Sony a1 II improves upon its predecessor with and borrows some...
Cameras and Lenses Category Archive - Page 2
The Current State of Nikon Z DX Cameras (2024)
Nikon has now released four Z-mount cameras with a DX sensor: the Z50, Zfc, Z30, and Z50 II. You may be wondering how all of them compare, especially with the new Z50 II shaking things up. In this article, I’ll show how all of these cameras stand side-by-side and explain some of the history behind them.
Hasselblad XCD 75mm f/3.4 P Review
The Hasselblad XCD 75mm f/3.4 P the newest prime lens for the Hasselblad X system, announced yesterday as part of their “Portable” series. Today, I wanted to offer my full review of the XCD 75mm f/3.4 P and show how it performs both in the field and in the lab.
Nikon Z50 II Announced: Autofocus and Video Improvements
Nikon just announced their follow-up to the original Nikon Z50 of 2019, the Nikon Z50 II. What’s changed in the last five years? While the camera’s 20 megapixel DX sensor is the same, we’ve seen big improvements in other areas, especially autofocus. Here’s what you need to know about the Z50 II!
Canon Announces Four RF Lenses
It was a big day for Canon mirrorless shooters, with four new RF lenses joining the EOS R system! Newly announced are the RF 24mm f/1.4 L, the RF 50mm f/1.4 L, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L Z, and the RF-S 7.8mm f/4 Dual. Here’s a quick look at these lenses.
Nikon to Develop the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Nikon has just announced the development of the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ power zoom lens for full-frame Nikon Z-mount cameras. Although Nikon already has one power zoom lens for APS-C cameras, the Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, this will be the first power zoom lens for their...
Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Review
Today, I’m reviewing the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 – a fast, wide-angle prime lens available with autofocus for Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. Although Viltrox is a budget Chinese manufacturer, they’ve positioned the AF 16mm f/1.8 as higher-end than most of their lenses. Here’s what you need to know!
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 Review
This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4, a budget prime lens for Nikon’s Z mirrorless system. It’s a combination of a well-loved focal length and a very bright maximum aperture, and I’m sure it’s caught the eye of travel, event, and documentary photographers already. But how does it perform?
Nikon Z6 III Initial Review
The Nikon Z6 III is a full-frame, 24 megapixel mirrorless camera with fast autofocus and high-speed features. I’ve now shot with the Nikon Z6 III for several weeks, and I’m ready to give my initial review of this interesting camera.
Tamron Announces 90mm f/2.8 Macro for Nikon Z and Sony E
There are already plenty of outstanding macro lenses for both the Nikon Z mount and the Sony E mount. Well, Tamron has just announced a new contribution, the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD, Model F072. This is a nice upgrade to the older Tamron 90mm f/2.8 versions for...